City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYOR PHILIP}. SUESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER i COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY—PARKER i COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRI’IDLEY CLOUSING l COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS l COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEV STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60157 Monday, October 21, 2024 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Absent: None City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney Robert Brill, Fire Chief Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Jason Ackerlund, Forestry Superintendent AI McMillen, Water Superintendent Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: None 2. Presentation Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation in recognition of World Polio Day 2024 to the Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. and the Rotary Club of Wheaton, followed by remarks from Rotary Club of Wheaton member, Bill McGurr. 3. Citizens to be Heard None. 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray—Parker seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting — October 7, 2024, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R—2024-89, A Resolution Approving the Martin Estate Plat of Consolidation. WH EATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, October 21, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Approve Liquor License, Application for a Class U Liquor License — Dolly's Lounge, LLC d/b/a Dolly’s — 110 E. Wesley Street Councilman Weller moved and Councilwoman Bray—Parker seconded that Liquor License Application for a Class U Liquor License — Dolly’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a Dolly's — 110 E. Wesley Street, be approved. City Manager Dzugan stated the Liquor Control Commission unanimously recommended the approval of a Class U Liquor License for a craft cocktail lounge. Councilman Brown expressed disapproval of the Class U license classification. He stated the license does not align with the spirit of Wheaton and communicates to businesses that a liquor license is necessary to survive in Downtown Wheaton. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray—Parker Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Nays: Councilman Brown Absent: None Motion Carried 6. Adopt Resolution R-2024-90, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 496 with Advanced Landscaping, LLC for Tree Pruning Services for a Three-Year Term, a Total Amount Not to Exceed $150,598.75 and a 5% Contingency Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-90, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 496 with Advanced Landscaping, LLC for Tree Pruning Services for a Three-Year Term, a Total Amount Not to Exceed $150,598.75 and a 5% Contingency, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated four bids were received to assist in-house efforts to meet the goal of a 7—year pruning cycle for mature trees and 3-year cycle for younger trees. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, October 21, 2024 In response to Councilwoman Bray-Parker, Forestry Superintendent Ackerlund reported 2,800 trees are pruned annually by staff, and approximately 700 are done by contractors followed by daily staff inspections t0 ensure high quaiity standards are met. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-91, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Water Service Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Unit Prices Set Forth in the Bid Submittals Provided by Ziebell Water Service Products, lnc., Mid-American Water, and Core and Main for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $201,000 Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2024—91, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Water Service Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Unit Prices Set Forth in the Bid Submittals Provided by Ziebell Water Service Products, lnc., Mid-American Water, and Core and Main for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $201,000, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated 3 bids were received for 160—line items ranging from water mains to pipe fittings to maintain the City’s water system. He detailed the award was made to the bidder with the lowest price for individual line items. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Adopt Resolution R-2024-92, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four (4) Replacement Cardiac Monitor / Defibrillators from Stryker Corporation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $194,435.60 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2024-92, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four (4) Replacement Cardiac Monitor/ Defibrillators from Stryker Corporation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $194,435.60, be adopted. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, October 21, 2024 City Manager Dzugan stated 4 cardiac monitor / defibrillator units have reached the end—of-Hfe cycle and staff recommended remaining with the current manufacturer of the retiring units for standardization purposes. He reported funds have been reserved for repiacement in the equipment repiacement schedule and detailed staff would include the units in a year—end budget amendment for Council consideration before the end of the fiscal year. in response to Mayor Suess, Fire Chief Brill stated that the 4th unit is for the City’s 4th ambulance that is kept as a reserve and for specialty details. He detailed the older units are replaced together for training, continuity and consistency. Roll Cali Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Nayy None Absent None Motion Carried Unanimously 9. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-28, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton for the City’s Use of County Property for Depositing Snow Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray—Parker seconded that 0—2024—28, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton for the City’s Use of County Property for Depositing Snow, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated staff worked with the County to develop a lease to formalize an arrangement the City had with the Fair Association for the City’s right to use County property for snow storage. He detailed the snow stored comes from downtown streets and various city owned parking lots. Councilman Barbier expressed approval of the 1—year written notice specific to termination ofthe lease. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Naya None Absent None Motion Carried Unanimously WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, October 21, 2024 10. Adopt Resolution R-2024-93, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton Relating to Regulatory Control Over the DuPage County Governmental Campus in Wheaton Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R—2024-93, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an intergovernmentai Agreement Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton Relating to Regulatory Control Overthe DuPage County Governmental Campus in Wheaton, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan reflected upon the August 26th Planning Session where Council directed staff to submit a draft of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the County granting certain regulatory control over the campus for final consideration by the County. He reported County approval on October 8, 2024. He noted the IGA benefits both governmental entities gaining several efficiencies for City and County residents. He stated the next steps include a City Council public hearing for consideration of an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance to create a new DuPage County Governmental District. itasca resident Karen Rugg expressed concerns regarding DuPage County transparency and the future of the Fairground property. in response to Mayor Suess, City Manager Dzugan confirmed the draft agreement requires the City Council’s approval of applications for special use. He confirmed applications that do not meet standards, may be denied by the City Council. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. First Reading of Ordinance, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 22 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article XII (Fences and Flagpoles) City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the City’s fence ordinance relating to corner lots and the height of a fence in what is defined as the interior front yard. He stated the change permits a maximum 4-foot fence from 3-foot. In response to Councilman Clousing, City Manager Dzugan confirmed the amendment alleviates concerns reported from resident, Mr. Goss at the September 3, 2024, City Council meeting. 12. Council Comment Councilman Weller congratulated the Wheaton Warrenville South High School Boys GolfTeam, coached by Coach Selleck, which placed 4th in the 3A State Championship. He reported Callan Fahey and Charlie Gilligan earned 9m and 6th place, and Michael Johansen earned a top 15 finish overall. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, October 21, 2024 Councilman Clousing congratulated the Wheaton WarrenviHe South High School Girls Tennis Team which won the conference and sectionals. He reported the team moves on to play at the 2A State Tournament this weekend. 13. Approval of Warrant Councilman Barbier moved and Counciiwoman Bray—Parker seconded that Warrant No. 882 in the amount of $3,195,394.16 be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Counciiwoman Bray—Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Ciousing Counciiwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 14. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Roil Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously R ectfuHy submitted, Andrea Rosedale W City Clerk Submitted for Approvai: November 4, 2024